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Iran: State Media Blames ‘Foreign-Backed Rioters’ for Mosque Fire

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Iran - January 19, 2026 Iranian state television aired what it described as security camera footage showing “foreign-backed rioters” in Tehran hurling stones and setting a mosque on fire during the ongoing nationwide unrest, framing the clip as evidence of violent sabotage amid protests. The official broadcast, aligning with repeated claims by authorities that external forces are fueling the demonstrations, included the footage alongside narratives blaming rioters for attacks on religious sites and other infrastructure. While multiple mosques have indeed been reported damaged or burning during the unrest.

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